Father's Day: fathers and children turn legacy into partnership at CASACOR traduzido por: OPENROUTER

Father's Day is an opportunity to look at legacies that cross generations — including those built through work! In architecture, this bond can begin early, between visits to construction sites, drawings of floor plans and the first contacts with the profession, until it becomes a professional partnership. In the CASACOR showcases, some father-and-child duos have found in their shared craft a way to preserve knowledge, exchange experiences and build new paths.

In the spirit of Father's Day, get to know the stories of Eloy and Felipe Fichberg, Gilberto and Caroline Elkis and João and Gustavo Almeida, professionals who take part in different editions of CASACOR and share, beyond their projects, a family relationship. Each duo has found their own way of reconciling generational differences, the challenges of work and the lessons passed from father to child — and, many times, in the opposite direction as well.

Fichberg Arquitetura e Interiores, by Eloy and Felipe Fichberg

Fichberg Arquitetura e Interiores. (CASACOR)

Fichberg Arquitetura e Interiores, founded by father and son, is the result of a generation of architects. Eloy Fichberg studied architecture in 1964 and began working at Construtora Fichberg, founded by his own father, also an architect, Leone Fichberg. Felipe graduated from the same university as his father and grandfather in 2011 and, after working at firms of different specialties, decided to join Eloy in a new venture: a firm specialized in building houses and renovating apartments.

However, Felipe recalls that the two had already been sharing experiences in the field since his childhood. "We started working together when I was little. He taught me how to read floor plans and showed me things on-site. Later, I began to help him with the projects, drawing and doing whatever he needed. Since then I haven't stopped", he tells CASACOR.

Fichberg Arquitetura e Interiores - Déjà Vu. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)

Eloy states that he learned "the essence of architecture" from his father and, on the other hand, learns to reinvent himself daily alongside his son. "He makes me see architecture in its most intimate details. It has been quite an evolution", the veteran adds. Meanwhile, Felipe values the human teachings passed on by his father: "What I learn the most is to be a better person in every sense – always looking back, valuing the family legacy and applying its lessons in an assertive way for a calm and lasting future".

Together, the two have already taken part in three editions of CASACOR São Paulo: a moment in which Eloy emphasizes that he became even more certain of his son's talent. Both say they reconcile personal and professional relationships with ease – to the point that they can tell just by looking what the other is thinking. "In the end, I can say it is a privilege to work with my son. He is talented, hardworking and always looks for solutions when they seem no longer to exist", the proud father concludes.

Elkis+ Paisagismo, a duo formed by Gilberto and Caroline Elkis

Elkis+ Paisagismo. (CASACOR)

The trajectory of Gilberto Elkis and Caroline Elkis is similar to that of their colleagues at CASACOR São Paulo – but in landscaping. The patriarch already had a consolidated career (including dozens of participations in the showcase) when his daughter joined the Elkis+ Paisagismo firm. "After following my own path in architecture and interiors, we realized that our experiences could complement each other. That's when we decided to join forces", says Caroline.

Currently, the two complement each other in terms of dedication and demand for excellence in the projects – he more methodical, she more intuitive, according to their own definitions. Elkis learned from his daughter to "look at things in a more current, dynamic way, open to new possibilities". Meanwhile, Caroline says she learned discipline and perseverance from her father.

Elkis+ Paisagismo - Jardim Tropical. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2025. (Carolina Mossin/CASACOR)

The duo confesses that it is not always easy to separate work from family, but they practice a daily exercise of maintaining dialogue and respect between them. With admiration, Gilberto concludes: "Caroline has always had a lot of grit and direction. From the beginning of college, I already knew she would be an excellent professional".

João and Gustavo Almeida

João Almeida e Gustavo Almeida. (CASACOR)

João and Gustavo Almeida are members of the cast of CASACOR Piauí 2026, in addition to having participated together in two other editions of the show. Son and father, respectively, have worked together for 22 years, but they assure that the partnership began much earlier. "I used to take him to the construction sites on Saturdays when he was a child. He loved exploring the flower beds and even did his math homework in the office meeting room. His transition from intern to partner was the most logical and natural path possible", recalls Gustavo.

The father is a leading architect and engineer in Teresina (PI), while the son specialized in landscaping and divides his time between the capital of Piauí and Rio de Janeiro (RJ). The more technical and rational side of one complements the sensitivity of the other. For Gustavo, it was essential to respect his son's space in choosing his profession: "I made a point of not interfering to ensure that the choice of architecture was genuinely his. The certainty began to appear when I saw him focused on his college projects and working at the office during vacations. But the definitive proof was built in practice, over these 22 years".

João Almeida e Gustavo Almeida - Estúdio Capri por Macêdo Fortes. Projeto da CASACOR Piauí 2026. (Felipe Petrovsky/CASACOR)

Today, the veteran says he is at ease to enjoy his travels and trust the office in the hands of his heir. In turn, João makes a point of praising the "deep sense of ethics and commitment" he learned from Gustavo.

The two declare themselves completely passionate about architecture and keep affection and trust as the pillars of their professional relationship. "He taught me, by example, that when love guides our choice, work ceases to be an exhausting obligation and becomes a source of pleasure. Over time, I understood that this love for the profession translates into our greater purpose: to improve people's lives through architecture", concludes João.

traduzido por: OPENROUTER